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Beta-Hydroxybutyrate

Source Blood
 
Mnemonic BGLBL

BGL Test Name Prompt: B Hydroxy Butyr
 
Specimen Requirements

1 x 4 mL dark green top heparin tube, NOT PST
Na fluoride (grey top) tube also acceptable

Serum will not be accepted.

0.5 mL plasma

Indicate time of last feeding; 15 hour fast is preferred but not mandatory.
 

Specimen Handling PSC:
Centrifuge, pour off and mark aliquot tube with the type of collection tube (e.g. "heparin"), then transport plasma on ice to DSC.

RRL:
Centrifuge, pour off and mark aliquot tube with the type of collection tube (e.g. "heparin"), then transport plasma on ice to ACH.

Extra-regional:
Centrifuge, pour off and mark aliquot tube with the type of collection tube (e.g. "heparin"), then freeze plasma before transporting to DSC.
  
Additional Information Send a copy of the requisition with the specimen.
 
Testing Location ACH Biochemical Genetics Lab
Testing Frequency Biweekly
Alternate Name(s) 3-Hydroxybutyrate; BHB; 3HB
 
Reference Interval Provided on test report.